One of the most famous sights of Abadszalok can be found in the Parish Hall, built in 1999. The doll collection consists of
nearly 600 dolls clothed in
156 different kinds of traditional outfits of people living in the Carpathian Basin, as well as
representing 65 countries from all around the world. Although the collector, Mrs. Jozsef Steigauf mainly focused on areas with Hungarian populations, the traditional costumes of several other nationalities are on view as well.
Image source and a more extensive photo gallery:
szalok.hu
Beside this permanent exhibition, lace bobbin- and rope-making tools are also on display.
Address: Abádszalók, István király u. 41.
Phone: 36-59/355-383
Fax: 36-59/355-603
Open: May 1 - Sept. 30: T - Su, 9.00 - 12.00
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